New advocacy group for Wi-Fi spectrum

A new advocacy coalition has just been launched in the US, calling on policymakers to open more licence exempt spectrum to support the rapid growth in Wi-Fi traffic. Called WifiForward, it is backed by an eclectic mix of Google, Microsoft, cable giants, the American Library Association, the Consumer Electronics Association and the International Association of Venue Managers , among others. The coalition's press release points to around $200 Billion in economic value already provided to the US economy through licence-exempt access and highlights opportunities to release further capacity in the UHF TV , 3.5 GHz and 5 GHz bands.

More information on WifiForward's website.